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Healthy Foods to Eat for Lunch and Snacks

Tired of eating the same foods every single day?  If some of the foods are new to you, a fun challenge could be to toss one in your shopping cart every week or two. Almonds : With 6 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of fiber per ounce, add these nuts to your regular afternoon snack rotation.  Black beans and other beans : Pulses and legumes are rich in plant-based protein and filling fiber, and they provide folate, potassium, and iron. Whip them into hummus or mash them for a quick lunch wrap. Buckwheat : While this gluten-free whole grain isn’t as beloved as quinoa, it boasts more protein — 11 grams per half-cup! Turn soba noodles, which are made from this protein powerhouse grain, into a chilled pasta salad loaded with veggies. Carrots : Another orange veggie brimming with beta-carotene, carrots are equally delicious raw and cooked. They’re also one of the best food forms of vitamin A, which is linked to benefit eye health. Snack on them solo or with hummus.